BEHIND THE BRAND

Emanuela Valentinova is the designer & creator behind the label “Oasis Hats” based in Bulgaria.

After 9 years of traveling and living between Europe – Asia – USA, she has discover her love and passion for Hats!

In Oct 2019, the Big Step is made. Oasis Hats is officially open. Hat making and the desire of expanding her skills are what inspires Emanuela to open her own millinery HATelier in the historical centre of Sofia and Hat shop by the beach in her hometown, Varna.

– My mindset in general it`s all about being a self sufficient woman. Thanks to that my never-ending brainstorm hunt I finally found my piece and whats truly makes me happy!

-My source of inspiration is mostly from my personal experience and my journey!

“What is a journey actually?

A journey is not a trip. Is not a vacation. It’s a process. A discovery. It’s a process of self-discovering. A journey brings us face to face with ourselves. A journey shows us not only the world, but how we fit in it. Does the person create the journey or does the journey create the person? The journey is life itself. Where will life take you?”

“Life experience is everything and can be both ways.. ” T.B.

My muse comes from music, art, fashion, travelling, movies, people I meet every day!”

“I’ve got it from my Mama” as everything else. The absolute culprit of my passion for fashion and design! Mama`s insane collection of hats from almost every possible felt and shapes was the key I think. I’ve got my 1st bespoke hat at age of 8. From a Very famous milliner located in Varna. I guess memories never fades for good. “ – she says.

Every single hat is made-to-measure and timeless, designed absolutely and exclusively by your request!

After you make your choice between rabbit or beaver felt and what colour you want. It is time to block and shape, then you pick leather or foam sweatband.And get done with silky interior, vintage liners trimmings from tiny little shops and bazars all around the world. At the time when you start to discuss your bespoke hat, you will be impressed because it is not just about selling you another hat she is all about what you want and the service always is truly amazing from start to finish.

-= It takes a lot of time, devotion and experience/mistakes to call your self a Milliner =-

THE OASIS HATS STORY

I grew up in the streets and alleys of Varna, Bulgaria. I make hats that represent where we’ve been and where we’re going. Oasis Hats tell a story about the person who wears it. But the story isn’t written by us, the story is written by YOU. You add the chapters with every move you make in your Oasis Hat. Every crease, and every lovely dent becomes richer and deeper. I believe a hat can be much more than an accessory. It is NOT ONLY an extension of your personal self. It is an expression of your personal station and its the first the world will see when you step out in the sun and shade.

WHAT DOES YOUR OASIS HAT SAY ABOUT YOU?

I make Custom Hats
OASIS Hats are one of a kind. You will turn heads with the hat that you design.
I start with obtain your head size. Every hat is hand blocked and sewn at my Hatelier in Sofia, Bulgaria. The entire time tested process is done using female hands. Once blocked your one of a kind hat is finished with scattered notions and trimmings. Hat can take up to 10 days to be perfected, Please allow time for your creation to come to life.